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canvass Meaning
canvass (n)
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
a tent made of canvas fabric
an oil painting on canvas fabric
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
canvass (v)
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
canvass (n.)
To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote.
To examine by discussion; to debate.
To go trough, with personal solicitation or public addresses; as, to canvass a district for votes; to canvass a city for subscriptions.
Close inspection; careful review for verification; as, a canvass of votes.
Examination in the way of discussion or debate.
Search; exploration; solicitation; systematic effort to obtain votes, subscribers, etc.
canvass (v. i.)
To search thoroughly; to engage in solicitation by traversing a district; as, to canvass for subscriptions or for votes; to canvass for a book, a publisher, or in behalf of a charity; -- commonly followed by for.
canvass Sentence Examples
- The campaign team decided to canvass the neighborhood to gauge voter sentiment.
- Volunteers canvass the streets, distributing flyers and spreading awareness about the upcoming event.
- Before making a decision, it's important to canvass opinions from all stakeholders involved.
- The sales representative would canvass potential clients to introduce them to the new product line.
- As part of the market research, the company plans to canvass consumers to understand their preferences.
- The organization decided to canvass its members to gather feedback on proposed policy changes.
- Before painting, the artist would often canvass different color combinations to find the perfect palette.
- The charity organization canvassed local businesses for donations to support their cause.
- Political candidates often canvass door-to-door to introduce themselves and discuss their platforms.
- The committee chair urged members to canvass their networks for potential sponsors for the upcoming event.
FAQs About the word canvass
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account, an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people, a large piece
survey,interview, solicit,poll,interrogate, question, sound (out), circularize, feel (out)
report,report,,
The campaign team decided to canvass the neighborhood to gauge voter sentiment.
Volunteers canvass the streets, distributing flyers and spreading awareness about the upcoming event.
Before making a decision, it's important to canvass opinions from all stakeholders involved.
The sales representative would canvass potential clients to introduce them to the new product line.
